Manufacturing Execution Systems Co-op

Career Programs

Non-LDP Intern/Co-Op

Career Program

Raritan, New Jersey, United States of America

At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and Med Tech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity.

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As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit.

The MES Co-op will support the Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) team at the J&J Innovative Medicine Raritan manufacturing site. This position provides hands‑on experience with digital manufacturing technologies that support the production of life‑changing therapies.

The co‑op will gain exposure to Electronic Batch Records (EBRs), manufacturing workflows, system enhancements, data analytics, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives within a regulated pharmaceutical manufacturing environment.

The role offers an opportunity to collaborate with MES Engineers, Manufacturing, Quality, MSAT, Validation, and IT teams while contributing to projects that improve operational efficiency, compliance, and digital transformation.

Build practical experience in digital manufacturing, MES technologies, electronic batch records, and system lifecycle management while working on meaningful projects that support manufacturing operations.

• Support day‑to‑day MES operational activities and system monitoring.
• Assist with troubleshooting and investigation of MES‑related issues.
• Maintain support documentation, knowledge articles, and work instructions.
• Help track and document system events and improvements.

• Assist MES Engineers with Electronic Batch Record configuration, testing, and updates.
• Participate in reviewing manufacturing workflows, forms, recipes, and business requirements.
• Support design reviews, demonstrations, and system change activities.
• Assist with barcode, equipment, and material management enhancements within MES.

• Analyze manufacturing and MES data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Develop reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Support initiatives focused on process efficiency, data quality, and standardization.
• Assist with digital transformation projects across manufacturing operations.

• Support Computer System Validation (CSV) activities.
• Assist with testing documentation, execution, and evidence collection.
• Learn and apply Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Data Integrity principles.
• Support audit readiness and quality compliance activities.

• Participate in project meetings, workshops, and design reviews.
• Work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Validation, MSAT, and IT teams.
• Present project updates, findings, and recommendations to stakeholders.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor's or master's degree program in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Industrial…